Homelessness Among Veterans - Corporation for Supportive Housing

SERVING VETERANS THROUGHOUT MINNESOTA 

Nathaniel Saltz – Program Director 

Sara Sommarstrom – Vetlaw Director

Ending Homelessness Among 

Veterans

A VETERAN 

DEFINED…. 

Principled Uprightness of Character 

Principled Uprightness of Character 

Personal Integrity 

Honor 

Sacrifice

MACV Mission: To provide assistance throughout 

Minnesota to positively motivated veterans and their 

families who are homeless or experiencing other life crises. 

MACV accomplishes this by providing direct services or by 

collaborating with other agencies/providers. 

MACV Vision To be an enthusiastic, proactive 

champion and national leader creating and supporting 

alliances and partnerships to assist veterans who are 

threatened with or experiencing homelessness.

About MACV 

501(c)(3) Nonprofit 

Established 1990 

Operates 3 Regional Offices for 

statewide outreach: Mankato, Duluth, 

and the Twin Cities Metro; 

Headquarters in St. Paul. 

Certified by Minnesota Charities 

Review Council & 

Better Business Bureau 

Audited ANNUALLY and throughout 

the year by specific funders

MACV Locations: 

St. Paul Headquarters: 

360 Robert Street North 

Suite 306 

St. Paul, MN 55101 

MACV-Duluth 

5209 Ramsey Street 

Duluth, MN 55807 

MACV-Metro: 

One Veterans Drive 

VAHCS Building 47 

Minneapolis, MN 55417 

MACV-Mankato 

12 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 1615 

Mankato, MN 56011

VA BENEFITS 

Health Care 

Research 

Disabilities and Pensions 

Home Loan Guarantees 

Memorial Affairs 

– National Cemetery 

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION 

VHA –Veterans Health Care 

VBA –Veterans Benefits

MILITARY AND VETERANS 

NO SAFE PLACE – NO SAFE ROLE 

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) 

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) 

Operation New Dawn (OND)

National Findings (OEF/OIF) 

Approximately 1.7 million have deployed since 2001 

34% have deployed multiple times 

28% are National Guard or Reservists (average age is 36 years old) 

46% of Regular Forces are under 25 years old; for many this is the first 

time they have left home 

Approximately 895,000 OEF/OIF veterans are separated from the military 

and ELIGIBLE for VA services 

MILITARY AND VETERANS

Roughly one in every 5 suffer from a major depression or PTSD, estimated 

at 300,000. Only half have sought treatment. 

As many or more report possible brain injuries i from explosions or other 

head wounds. An estimated 50%–60% of spouses of TBI patients suffer 

depression. 

Roughly 50% have spouses and children 

Reasons for not seeking help were cited as concern over side effects of 

medication, they believed family and friends would help, or they feared seeking 

might damage their military careers. 

National Findings (OEF/OIF) Continued… 


Studies have found that veterans returning from 

combat are 63% more likely to report new-onset heavy 

drinking than those not deployed to combat zones; 

young veterans had the highest risk for developing 

alcohol-related problems. 

Alcohol is commonly used as a coping mechanism after traumatic events. 



Women in the Military 

An estimated 180,000 OEF/OIF veterans are women 

According to the DoD in 2010, more than 30,000 

single mothers have deployed to Iraq & Afghanistan. 

Women now make up: 

15% of active duty military 

17% of National Guard/Reserves 

20% of New Recruits 


390,000 Veterans Live in Minnesota 

MN is 21st in population; 5 th in size of National Guard 

MN Army Air National Guard has been in over 33 countries 

in the last 5 years 



974 Water Towers in Minnesota…… 

585 have deployed service 

personnel in OEF/OIF

NATIONAL GUARD LOCATIONS 

25 & DOWN 

26‐75 PAX 

76 & UP

20–25% of the veterans recently back 

from tours of duty are UNEMPLOYED. 

Of those employed since leaving the 

military, 25% earn less than $21,840 

year. 

Source: Department of Veterans Affairs survey of 1941 veterans

Leading Cause of death of 

returned veterans: MOTORCYCLES 

O C

In the Headlines 

“Long Iraq Tours Make Home a Trying 

Front” 

“Battle Worn” 

“When Troops Bring the War Home” 

“Hundreds d of Iraq Vets are Homeless” 

“Treating War’s Toll on the Mind” 

“For Troops, Stress a Lingering i Hazard”

Unique injuries and mental 

health hissues among veterans returning 

from Iraq and Afghanistan 

• TBI - increasing evidence that combat-related TBI are a frequent occurrence. 

One half of all injuries are TBI due to explosion (mostly mild). Most common 

physical injury. 

• PTSD - the VA defined PTSD as a type of anxiety that affects people who’ve 

experienced a particular traumatic event that creates intense fear, 

helplessness l or horror. 20% (one of five) of Iraq veterans (seeking help) have 

PTSD with women suffering more pronounced and debilitating forms of PTSD. 

• SUD – includes both abuse and dependence of alcohol and drugs. SUD can 

create or exacerbate problems for homeless veterans looking for work or 

starting new jobs. On the other hand, employment can provide a powerful 

motivator for people to re-examine their behaviors related to substances.

HOMELESSNESS

Homelessness Among Veterans 

National Statistics 

Estimated more than 67,000 homeless veterans on any 

given night (NCHV) VA estimates it can only meet 20% of 

the need. The other 80% is up to community based 

organizations. 

23% of all homeless are veterans 

33% of all homeless men are veterans

Statistics Provide Typical 

Profile of a Homeless Veteran 

• Typical homeless Veteran is male, single, 

most come from poor, disadvantaged 

communities, 45% suffer from mental illness, 

and 50% have substance abuse problems. 

More than 67% served our country for at 

least three years. 

• http://www1.va.gov/homeless/ 

/ /

An estimated 6500 female veterans are currently homeless 

In this country and the number is expected to continue to 

rise (5% of total homeless veteran population) 

A female veteran is four times more likely to be homeless 

than a female civilian 

One out of 10 homeless veterans under the age of 45 is 

now a woman 

National Statistics Continued…. 

… 

HOMELESSNESS AMONG VETERANS

Female Veterans 

Unlike their male counterparts, many have the added 

burden of being single parents 

Although 15% of the military is female, only 8 of 260 

programs in the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans 

network offer services specifically for women 

VA recently authorized new funding to target elderly, 

female, and mentally-disabled veterans 

National Statistics Continued…. 

… 


“The $15,000 that t former Army 

Private Margaret O. had in the bank 

when she left Iraq is long gone, 

spent on alcohol l and cocaine.” 

National Statistics Continued… 


Approximately 390,000 veterans in MN (23,000 female); approx. 100,000 are 

getting VA Health Care, but another 70,000 are eligible (for female veterans 

only 1500 are connected to the VA) 

Estimated that over 4000 are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless 

at some point in the year 

669 veterans are homeless on any given night; (250 in the Metro area) 

1 in 4 homeless men are veterans 

Veterans represent approx. 13% of the total homeless population (1 in 8) 

32% of homeless veterans have served in a combat zone 

Source: Wilder Research 2009 Statewide Survey of Homeless Veterans in Minnesota 

Minnesota Statistics Continued…. 

… 


13% of homeless adults are veterans • 

24% of homeless men are veterans 

89% received an honorable discharge 

95% completed HS/GED compared to 74% of general homeless pop. 

60% serious mental illness 

70% suffer from substance abuse problems 

46% are age 45 or older 

31% dual diagnosis 

52% chronic health condition 

27% (47% of combat Veterans) have PTSD 


… 


Homeless Veterans by County/Region 

13% of Homeless Adults are Veterans Statewide 

Metro Area: 

2% Anoka 

7% Dakota 

13% Hennepin* 

14% Ramsey 

3% Scott/Carver 

2% Washington 

Greater Minnesota: 

24% Central 

13% Northeast 

8% Northwest 

10% Southeast 

10% Southwest 

14% St. Louis County 

17% West Central 

*Minneapolis –250 homeless veterans on any given night 


… 


MN Veteran Homelessness Statistics 

Veterans were older than non-veteran homeless men 

95% of homeless veterans had a high school degree 

1/3 reported alcohol/drug abuse 

60% reported a serious mental illness 

52% had a chronic health condition 

Source: Wilder Research 2009 Statewide Survey of Homeless Veterans in Minnesota 


… 


Affordable Housing National Statistics 

HUD released a report to Congress in 2010 that stated households with ‘worst 

case’ housing needs increased 6% between 2009- 2010. ‘Worst case’ is 

defined as using more than 50% of their monthly income for rent or living in 

substandard housing (severely cost-burdened households). 

In 2010, there were 6.2 million households with ‘worst case’ needs. 

Only 77 out of 100 very low income units were available and only 40 out of 100 

extremely low income units were available. 


A single parent with one child in Hennepin County would 

need $19.57/hour to cover monthly expenses 

If they make $12.95 they would not be eligible for MFIP, 

Food Stamps, free/reduced lunch, Child Care Assistance, 

or WIC. 

SO… if they earn between $12.95 and $19.57, they are not eligible for 

services/programs AND they are not making a living wage. 

Source: All expense data from JOBS NOW Coalition 2009 

Minnesota Affordable Housing Statistics Continued…. 

… 


Homeless Veterans Need… 

A coordinated effort that provides secure housing, food, 

essential physical health care, substance abuse aftercare, 

mental health counseling, and employment assistance. 

employment = housing = empowerment 

HOPE IS NOT A STRATEGY


According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, 

cost effective programs are community-based, nonprofit, 

‘veterans helping veterans’ groups. 

Programs that seem to work feature transitional housing 

settings that offer living in a structured, substance-free 

environment with fellow veterans. 



Community based homeless veteran service providers are 

most successful when they work in collaboration with 

federal, state, and local government agencies and veteran 

service organizations. 

www.nchv.org 


MACV PROGRAMS

MACV 2011 STATISTICS 

Close to 25,000 contacts annually 

In 2011, we assisted over 967 veterans and their families 

with direct services; a 58% increase over 2007. 

Female Veterans: 7% and rising 

Veterans with a Disability: 65% 

OIF/OEF Veterans: 27% and rising 

MACV PROGRAMS

Services: Intensive case management, and other 

supportive services such as training, i education, etc. 

Assistance: Direct assistance including short-term rent 

assistance, security deposits, mortgage assistance, utility 

assistance, transportation assistance, food vouchers, etc. 

MACV PROGRAMS

MDVA & CVSO PARTNERSHIPS 

In our attempt to not duplicate any service already available 

to a veteran, we make sure a referral is made to the CVSO 

(County Veterans Service Officer) in order that the veteran 

can be assessed for eligibility in county/state programs 

such as: 

State Soldiers Assistance Program, Special Needs, Dental 

and Eye Care, Education Benefits

MACV Funding Sources 

Program Fees from the Veteran Participants 

Federal VA Grant & Per Diem – Building 47 

State Grants MN Dept of Veteran Affairs, Office of Economic Opportunity 

Federal Grants DOL HVRP, HUD, SSVF, EFSP, ESG/CDBG 

Donations (Unrestricted & Restricted) – Foundations, Corporate Giving, Individuals 

Fundraising Events and Campaigns 

MACV PROGRAMS

Eligibility for Services 

Veteran status verified – DD214 -181 days Active Duty Service 

Homeless Status (some programs) 

Prevention (some programs) 

Financial need and meet specific program guidelines 

Minnesota Resident 30 days (most programs) 

Must be positively motivated to make a change 

MACV PROGRAMS

What We Assess with the Veteran 

Housing Status 

Health Status, mental & chemical 

Medical Problems 

Employment & Income Status 

Appropriate Housing 

Living Skills 

Eye & Dental Care 

Legal Issues 

MACV PROGRAMS

What We Provide… 

Transitional & Permanent Housing with Supportive Services 

Eviction Prevention 

Mortgage Foreclosures 

Utility Payments 

Transportation Bus passes Gas Cards 

Food Vouchers 

Clothing Vouchers 

Employment Assistance 

Tax & Legal Referrals 

Case Management 

Network of Providers for Referrals 

MACV PROGRAMS

Desired Outcomes 

Placement in appropriate housing 

Increased level of life/living skills 

Increased level of income 

Increased level of financial responsibility 

Increased level of health (mental & physical) 

Increased level of responsibility and connection to the community 

Increased ability to interact in relationships 

MACV PROGRAMS

MACV – HQ 

Kathleen Vitalis – President/CEO: 651.291.8756 

Cari Canning 

Nathaniel Saltz 

Sara Sommarstrom 

Rebecca Geragi 

Chief Operating Officer 

Program Director 

Vetlaw Director 

Operations Administrator 

MACV PROGRAMS

MACV – METRO 

Jimmy Collier, Regional Director: 612.726.1327 

Sean Patterson Outreach Manager 

Cindy Larson Program Manager 

Edwin Williams 

Doran Hocker 

SIL Housing Case Manager 

Case Manager 

Michele Hickman Case Manager 

Kevin Tendall 

Employment Coordinator 

MACV PROGRAMS

Transitional Housing 

Metro 

Building 47 13 Veterans 

Minneapolis SIL(s) 20 Veterans 

St. Cloud SIL 3 Veterans 

Maplewood SIL 7 Veterans 

*St. Paul SIL Women 

Metro Continued… 

MACV PROGRAMS

VA GRANT & PER DIEM 

Veterans must be found eligible by the VA Health Care for Homeless Veterans 

Outreach Team to be funded by this grant 

-13 Beds 

-Can be up to 2 years 

-VA&MACVco-case case manage each veteran 

-Reimbursed only for total expenditures at $38.90/day 

To compare, the state funded MSOP (MN Sex Offender Program), which provides 

guidelines governing appropriate referrals and placements for sex offenders identified as 

high risk and likely to be forwarded to the county attorney for civil commitment 

consideration as sexual psychopathic personalities/sexually dangerous persons at 

$328/per day per diem 


MACV PROGRAMS

Mental Health Homeless Program (MHHP) 

VA program that t reaches out to homeless veterans who have 

mental, chemical, and/or physical health needs. 

VAHCS MHHP Team refers into Building 47 

Outreach to Community Shelters 

VA grant per diem (GPD) takes 30,000 homeless veterans off 

the street each year 


MACV PROGRAMS

MACV SIL HOUSES 

STRUCTURED INDEPENDENT LIVING 

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans provides a structured program that 

gives the homeless veteran the support to again become a productive member of 

the community, the knowledge that the community cares, and the confidence to 

build relationships. It is intended to give back to veterans the way of life she or he 

fought to preserve. e Life in the SIL houses is NOT a preparation—it at t is an experience 

e of life as it really is. Life requires a balancing of rights and responsibilities. Life is 

interplay of work and reward. Life is the price and product of freedom. 

Transitional Housing: Temporary housing combined with supportive services to 

assist veterans overcome the problems and conditions that resulted in their having 

become homeless-can be up to 24 months

MINNEAPOLIS SIL HOUSE 


MINNEAPOLIS SIL HOUSE




RICHFIELD SIL HOUSE

RICHFIELD SIL HOUSE

ST. CLOUD SIL HOUSE

HVRP Homeless Veterans Reintegration 

Program – DOL Vets (Metro Region) 

4 years (July 2012–June 2016) 

Annual re–certification 

Funds Employment Case Management 

Employment Development Plan 

All Metro MACV Participants are assessed to identify employability barriers 

From this an employment plan is designed if enrolled into HVRP 

121 veterans were placed into permanent employment from July 1 thru 

June 30, representing annual gross wages of $3,200,000. 

000 


MACV PROGRAMS

1. Accelerated learning curve. 

Veterans have the proven ability to learn new skills and concepts. In addition, they can enter your 

workforce with identifiable and transferable skills, proven in real-world situations. This background can 

enhance your organization's productivity. 

2. Leadership. 

The military trains people to lead by example as well as through direction, delegation, motivation, and 

inspiration. Veterans understand the practical ways to manage behaviors for results, even in the most 

trying circumstances. They also know the dynamics of leadership as part of both hierarchical and peer 

structures. 

3. Teamwork. 

Veterans understand how genuine teamwork grows out of a responsibility to one's colleagues. Military 

duties involve a blend of individual and group productivity. They also necessitate a perception p of how 

groups of all sizes relate to each other and an overarching objective. 

4. Diversity and inclusion in action. 

Veterans have learned to work side by side with individuals regardless of diverse race, gender, 

geographic origin, ethnic background, religion, and economic status as well as mental, physical, and 

attitudinal capabilities. They have the sensitivity to cooperate with many different types of individuals. 

id 5. Efficient performance under pressure. 

Veterans understand the rigors of tight schedules and limited resources. They have developed the 

capacity to know how to accomplish priorities on time, in spite of tremendous stress. They know the 

critical importance of staying with a task until it is done right.

6. Respect for procedures. 

Veterans have gained a unique perspective on the value of accountability. They can grasp their place 

within an organizational framework, becoming responsible for subordinates' actions to higher supervisory 

levels. They know how policies and procedures enable an organization to exist. 

7. Technology and globalization. 

Because of their experiences in the service, veterans are usually aware of international and technical 

trends pertinent to business and industry. They can bring the kind of global outlook and technological 

savvy that all enterprises of any size need to succeed. 

8. Integrity. 

Veterans know what it means to do "an honest day's work." Prospective employers can take advantage 

of a track record of integrity, often including security clearances. This integrity translates into qualities of 

sincerity and trustworthiness. 

9. Conscious of health and safety standards. 

Thanks to extensive training, veterans are aware of health and safety protocols both for themselves and 

the welfare of others. Individually, they represent a drug-free workforce that is cognizant of maintaining 

personal health and fitness. On a company level, their awareness and conscientiousness translate into 

protection of employees, property, and materials. 

10. Triumph over adversity. 

In addition to dealing positively with the typical issues of personal maturity, veterans have frequently 

triumphed over great adversity. They likely have proven their mettle in mission critical situations 

demanding endurance, stamina, and flexibility. They may have overcome personal disabilities through 

strength and determination. 

http://hirevetsfirst.dol.gov/10reasons.asp

MACV – DULUTH 

Steve Saari Regional Director: 218.722.8763 

Paul Pedersen Outreach Manager 

Cliff Gawne-Mark 

Program Manager 

Cynthia Finley Program Coordinator 

Leslie Perrett Employment Coordinator 

Jon Livingstoni Case Manager 

Derek Uttley Case Manager 

Kayla Simon Case Manager 

Scott Grother Case Manager 

MACV PROGRAMS

Duluth Regional Programs 

HUD NE Minnesota Counties – 6 Disabled Veterans & their Families 

HUD St. Louis County – Supportive Services 

Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program (HVRP) – 

Employment Services 

36 county Outreach Program 

Duluth SIL – 5 bedrooms 

Duluth Veterans’ Place – Transitional & Permanent Housing 

MACV PROGRAMS

DULUTH ‐ SIL

Duluth Veterans’ Place 

Ramsey Neighborhood – West Duluth 

Partnership with Roof Community Housing (Developer) 

Project is a priority within ‘Heading Home St. Louis County’ Plan to End 

Homelessness. 

5 Units of Transitional Housing 

11 Units of Permanent Housing with Supportive Services 

for Veterans 

Duluth Office Co-located 

MACV PROGRAMS

DULUTH VETERANS’ PLACE (BEFORE)

ARCHITECT’S RENDITION

MACV – MANKATO 

Susan Worlds, Regional Director: 507.345.8258 

Cheryl Klinkner Program Assistant/Case Mngr. 

Luke Weinandt Case Manager 

MACV PROGRAMS

Mankato Area Emergency Food & 

Shelter Program (EFSP) Funds 

Rental Assistance to prevent eviction or for 1st months rent…no 

damage deposits 

Funds not used for this at the end of the year are turned into food 

purchases which are distributed to the CVSO from the county where 

the funding originated 

By County 

Blue Earth Martin MN Valley Multi-County 

MACV PROGRAMS

Mankato Housing 

Paul & Dorothy Radichel Town Homes 

11 Units Permanent Housing 

Supportive Services for Disabled Veterans 

Opened Fall 2006 

MACV PROGRAMS

RADICHEL TOWN HOMES

Supportive Services 

Provide for and coordinate: 

chemical dependency treatment 

mental health treatment 

day-care 

life skills training 

educational services 

family support 

gambling addiction treatment 

Transportation 

money management training and/or 

counseling 

re-establishment of socialization 

skills 

training to increase basic living 

skills and/or income to prepare for 

obtaining and retaining permanent 

housing. 

MACV PROGRAMS

Permanent Supportive Housing: 

Provides and coordinates services that are needed 

to assist a veteran and his family in acquiring and 

retaining permanent housing. 

Permanent Housing: 

The veteran and his family, are fully integrated into 

the community. 

MACV PROGRAMS

VETLAW 

Identify and address legal issues that present barriers to 

housing stability and employment 

Provide direct legal services through clinics, referrals, and 

representation 

Legal Clinics 

Attorney Referral Network 

StandDown Court 

MACV PROGRAMS

Legal Barriers as Identified by Veterans 

• Criminal charges and 

convictions 

• Family Law 

– Child Support 

– Divorce 

• Restricted drivers 

license 

“Overall, family and legal 

concerns rank as the 

four highest ranked 

unmet needs, ahead of 

permanent, transitional, 

and emergency 

housing” 

• Re‐entry services for 

incarcerated veterans CHALENG report 2010 

Source: 2010 CHALENG report

Two Service Models for Addressing 

Unmet Veterans Legal Needs 

Child Support Initiative 

• Collaboration between VA, 

ABA, and OCSE 

• 11 pilot sites nationwide 

• Local models differ based 

on child hldsupport system and 

available resources 

• Mixture of pro bono/staff 

• National network to resolve 

interstate issues 

Veterans treatment courts 

& StandDown courts 

• VTCs open to all veterans, 

differ in scope by 

jurisdiction 

• StandDown Courts are ae 

Homeless Courts aimed at 

Veterans 

• Resolving barriers to 

stability while identifying 

available VA services

Need for Veterans Child Support 

Assistance 

Vietnam Era Veterans 

• High instance of unmodified 

orders, many covering decades in 

which the vet was disabled or 

otherwise unable to work. 

• Unlikely to contact child support 

or case management systems for 

assistance. 

• Many have arrears only 

OIF/OEF Veterans 

• Experiencing high rates of divorce 

and family law involvement. 

• Education and assistance can 

prevent them from owing tens of 

thousands in the future.

Challenges to Self‐Representation 

• Mental and Physical Health 

Issues 

• Distrust of the system and 

bureaucracies 

• Lack of legal knowledge 

• Instability 

• “Deadbeat Dad” stigma

Unmodified Child Support Orders as 

Barrier to Stability bl 

• Child support is the second most cited 

problem faced by homeless veterans. 

• Enforcement tools include garnishment, 

license suspension, and contempt 

proceedings. 

• Effect on psyche and relationships

Minnesota Legal Clinics 

GPD / Transitional Housing 

HVRP / Employment 

Assistance 

Case 

Management t/ 

Outreach 

Statewide 501c3 

nonprofit established 

in 1990 

Rental Assistance 

Legal Clinics / StandDowns

Minnesota Legal Clinics 

•Minnesota Assistance Council for 

Veterans 

•Volunteer Attorneys 

Pro 

Bono 

•Volunteer Law Students 

•County Veteran Service Officers 

•County Child Support Workers 

•Health Care for Homeless Veterans 

(Case Managers through VA Hospitals) 

Child 

Support 

Case 

Mgmt 

Collaboration 

Benefits 

Assistance 

Legal 

Clinics

Vetlaw Legal Clinics 

Have assisted over 1,000 veterans at free legal clinics 

throughout Minnesota in first 2 years 

MACV holds bi-monthly clinics at the Minneapolis VAHCS as 

well as at outstate StandDown sites 

Partners with volunteer and legal services attorneys, child 

support, CVSO’s, law students, and VJO’s to provide service 

Brief services include pro se family law filings, criminal 

expungement requests, simple wills, consumer law, benefits, 

and other civil legal matters appropriate for self representation

Vetlaw Referral Network 

Developing statewide referral network to legal 

services, pro bono, and low cost representation for 

homeless and in-crisis veterans low income 

MACV partners with public and private attorneys to 

leverage existing legal resources 

O 30 t i 2011 h i d f ll 

Over 30 veterans in 2011 have received full 

representation services through Vetlaw

Marketing and Outreach

StandDown Court 

Over 150 veterans have resolved outstanding 

criminal charges, tickets, and warrants at MACV 

StandDown throughout Minnesota 

Community Service conducted onsite 

Statewide jurisdictional statement obtained from 

Minnesota Chief Justice 

Pi Primary focus on charges and convictions stemming 

from homelessness

StandDowns 2012 

• Minneapolis - August 1st and 2nd 

2011: 855 Veterans served – 66 Service Providers – 250 Volunteers 

• Duluth - August 24th 


• Bemidji – September 26th 


• Grand Rapids – September 27 th 


• International Falls – August 29th 

• Rochester - October 9th 


• Mankato - November 14th 

2011: 319 Veterans served – 43 Service Providers – 25 Volunteers

MACV 2011 STATISTICS 

Close to 25,000 contacts annually 

967 veterans were assisted with direct 

services statewide t in 72 counties.

Permanent Housing Solutions for Veterans 

Alliance Apartments (Minneapolis) 

Al Loehr Studio Apartments (St. Cloud) 

Veterans and Community Housing 

(Minneapolis) 

MACV 

Radichel Townhomes 

Duluth Veterans’ Place 

Homeless Prevention Assistance 

HUD Multi-Family subsidized 

developments 

Mortgage and Rental Assistance 

Programs 

Family Homeless Prevention Assistance 

Program (FHPAP) 

Public Housing Authorities 

Housing Choice Vouchers 

HUD VASH Vouchers –VA Supportive 

Housing Program 

Minneapolis 

St. Paul 

St. Cloud 

Mankato 

Duluth

What YOU can do for us 

Provide as much detailed d information as possible when 

you make the referral 

Leverage other sources of funding 

Make a connection with the CVSO 

PLEASE CALL WITH QUESTIONS

TO SUMMARIZE…We fill the gaps… 

Some programs have very strict income guidelines that 

even though you are unemployed, they base your income 

off the past 3 months which disqualifies the applicant 

Others have restrictions based on disabilities 

Other programs, you MUST be employed 

Assistance such as energy or even benefits that have been 

applied for, experience a time lag from application to actual 

benefit received of 1- 4 months.

AND IN THE MEANTIME, 

WHILE THEY WAIT…

...things get worse.

KEYS TO OUR SUCCESS 

STATEWIDE 

Non-Duplicated Services 

Leveraged Sources of Funding 

Partners & Collaborators 

Case Management 

Bridge the Gap – Be the Safety Net

Veteran Resources 

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans: Provides assistance throughout 

Minnesota to positively motivated t veterans and their families who are homeless 

or experiencing other life crises. www.mac-v.org 

County Veteran Service Officers Directory: Ali listing i of all the County Veteran 

Service Officers (CVSO) in each county. The listing is available in both on-line 

and PDF versions. www.macvso.org/cvso.html 

Minnesota Veteran One Stop Website: This website was developed to provide 

Minnesota Veterans, their families and employers a one stop location for 

Information or links available for veterans. www.minnesotaveteran.org/

Veteran Resources 

Veterans Linkage Line 1-888-LINKVET (546-5838) 

For active duty military members to retirees to veterans and all 

concerned 

Family members 

MDVA manages the LinkVet call center. 

During business hours, MDVA staff provide information on veterans’ 

benefits, healthcare, education, and reintegration. 

The line will roll to Crisis Connection counselors for 24-hour, seven days 

a week coverage (including holidays) for immediate crisis intervention 

and psychological counseling.

www.mac-v.org

“We are a National Guard Family. Recently my 

husband lost his job due to active duty orders. This is 

being investigated through federal and state 

agencies, but we are about to be evicted and our 

utilities shut off. We are the parents of triplet girls 

and we are frantic. He has lost a lot of wages due to 

this ignorant employer. Do you help people like us or 

do you know who can? We are desperate…”

An 89 year old decorated Army AF Fighter Pilot 

WWII (1942-1945). 1945) Facing a financial setback due 

to some unexpected bills, he and his wife were 

facing a shut off notice from the gas company. 

OIF Veteran is 

going through 

several surgeries 

that t are service 

related and in and 

out of work; he is 

supposed to have 

100% rating but 

has not yet been 

received (7 weeks) 

WWII Veteran recently laid 

off from work; needed 

assistance with utilities 

Homeless Married, disabled 

Army veteran with 2 minor 

children; connected to HUD 

VASH, but needed first 

month rent.

“Strange is our situation here upon earth. Each 

of us comes for a short visit, not knowing why, 

yet sometimes seeming to divine a purpose. 

From the standpoint of daily life, however, there 

is one thing we do know: 

That man is here for the sake of other men.” 

-Albert Einstein

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